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Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2009, 20:47
Replies: 121
Views: 31,155
Posted By Retire2015

Bulls-eye

I believe PJ2 accurately and concisely described the current situation.

R
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Oct 2009, 01:38
Replies: 27
Views: 4,432
Posted By Retire2015

GA Headset

The Telex 50 headset is a popular choice for the 450 Knot TAS Boeing aircraft.

You do not need ANR in an 80 to 100 Knot TAS aircraft.

I believe you want to hear the radios and your instructor. ...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Oct 2009, 14:29
Replies: 27
Views: 4,432
Posted By Retire2015

You decide

Headset selection is a highly personal decision. Each individual is going to have different preferences. Each head is a different size.

There is no right or wrong. You will go through numerous...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2009, 01:38
Replies: 26
Views: 4,637
Posted By Retire2015

So in this circumstance of high turbulence: ...

So in this circumstance of high turbulence:

Accelerating through S speed, I would verbalize "I am going to let the speed build another 20 knots before retracting flaps due to this turbulence."
...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2009, 22:26
Replies: 823
Views: 225,864
Posted By Retire2015

In order to get out of MIA after a Diversion, the...

In order to get out of MIA after a Diversion, the Captain is going to need the Dispatcher to calculate a fuel load, arrange an upload, file a flight plan with ATC, check weather and notams for new...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jul 2009, 15:40
Replies: 83
Views: 13,601
Posted By Retire2015

Career Advice

Dreamshiner,

I sympathize with your position. The music stopped (as in the game of musical chairs) just as you had made a leap up the ladder.

Most un-employed pilots go back to what they were...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2009, 16:17
Replies: 2,015
Views: 714,390
Posted By Retire2015

This accident investigation is exposing the “open...

This accident investigation is exposing the “open sore” that is the current US air transportation system.

You have two weak/inexperienced pilots, commuting in and getting no sleep in a bed for,...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2009, 15:09
Replies: 27
Views: 5,406
Posted By Retire2015

Headsets for airline cockpits

Thanks for the survey results. Can you post the source?

I just finished a 10 year run using the Sennheiser HMCAS 45. My headset appears to be failing electronically because I am getting noise...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2009, 14:28
Replies: 20
Views: 15,103
Posted By Retire2015

In climb, leave climb thrust set. R

In climb, leave climb thrust set.

R
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2009, 14:38
Replies: 22
Views: 42,757
Posted By Retire2015

Headset Search

Hello B&B,

Thanks for starting this thread. I am searching for a new headset.

I currently fly 7-8 hours per day in A-320 series a/c (2-5 sectors). I have used the same Sennheiser HMEC 45-KAS...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2009, 16:43
Replies: 43
Views: 17,749
Posted By Retire2015

Why do we accept visual approaches, anyway?

Hello fellow pilots,

As demonstrated above, it is possible to line up on highways, other airfields, and taxiways when attempting a visual approach.

Why do we accept a visual approach when on...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2009, 20:19
Replies: 111
Views: 29,320
Posted By Retire2015

Take off performance is predicated on no ships in...

Take off performance is predicated on no ships in the channel. If there is a ship, it is like a big TV antenna or mountain is temporarily parked off the end of the runway.

That obstruction...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Jan 2009, 23:34
Replies: 52
Views: 73,668
Posted By Retire2015

One thing that jumps out: FLL to Nice and...

One thing that jumps out:

FLL to Nice and FLL to Mexico are very different missions.

Trans-oceanic 10+ hours and 2-3 hours across the Gulf of Mexico. That calls for different equipment
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Jan 2009, 13:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
Posted By Retire2015

"Descend via" with published alt and speed...

"Descend via" with published alt and speed constraints. Each A/C can calculate its own optimum profile.

An arrival like the Kooly1 into KPHX is an example that works well with a minimum of radio...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Jan 2009, 15:44
Replies: 21
Views: 6,191
Posted By Retire2015

H750, Two comments: To share my frame...

H750,

Two comments:

To share my frame of mind with you, I "respectfully" consider customs agents as civil servents that carry guns. Changing countries is a serious step. Immigration, etc....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Jan 2009, 21:05
Replies: 21
Views: 6,191
Posted By Retire2015

FlightAware > Live Flight Tracker > N815MA...

FlightAware > Live Flight Tracker > N815MA (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N815MA)

ABG,

They were a couple of hundred miles off the coast, but obviously should have gone somewhere else....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Jan 2009, 16:18
Replies: 21
Views: 6,191
Posted By Retire2015

Fuel Starvation on fourth approach

Two factors:

Flightwatch still had their flight on the screen when I searched under the n-number last night.
- It showed them flying at FL260, so it looks like they may have gotten stuck low...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Dec 2008, 15:02
Replies: 160
Views: 36,750
Posted By Retire2015

This is a press release, or a pending press release?

SC,

From what you say, this appears to be a trial balloon for a pending press release.

Is this true?

R
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2008, 00:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Retire2015

No confusion required

Downwind abeam,

Using FAA International rules, you need to carry a reserve fuel amount equal to 10% of the enroute burn.

If you do the math you will see that is a large reserve. So all...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Sep 2008, 01:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By Retire2015

Working in Inda as ex-pat Captain

I had a conversation with my sim partner yesterday about a long-time friend that went to AI as a 777 Captain at age 60 from the US.

I will paraphrase: They hired a group of US age 60 777 Captains...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2008, 18:14
Replies: 23
Views: 6,329
Posted By Retire2015

Cause of fuel price increase

Twice, I have heard the observation that Oil is now an "asset class" that is invested in by pension funds, insurance companies, and individuals. This is easily done by ETFs and perhaps other...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2008, 00:45
Replies: 18
Views: 3,843
Posted By Retire2015

Headset

I have used the Sennheiser HMEC 45 KA for the past eight years or so and have been very satisfied.

It has the noise cancellation technology that drops the background noise by a few decibles. I...
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